Virginia Cole Award

The Virginia Cole Community Service Award is presented to an individual in gratitude for outstanding, long-term contributions to the Town of Andover.

CRITERIA:

Outstanding, long-term contributions to the Town in an elected, appointed or volunteer role or a combination of these.

PROCESS:

Nominations: To be received annually in March/April prior to the Annual Town Meeting. The Board of Selectmen and School Committee will announce at a meeting in March/April that nominations will be welcomed from any Andover resident. Nominations will also be solicited from Town committees, boards and volunteer groups.

Selection Committee: The Selection Committee will be comprised of the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen (or his/her designee), Chairman of the School Committee (or his/her designee) and the Town Moderator.

PRESENTATION OF THE AWARD:

The award will be presented at the Annual Town Meeting. It may not be given annually but should be awarded as truly exceptional individuals are identified. A bowl will be presented to the recipient and a plaque will be hung in the Town Offices with the inscription of the recipient’s name.